Dave Biering

Rulon Plane Bearings and Coefficient of Friction

Q: We are designing plane bearings made of Rulon®, what are some key considerations in terms of coefficient of friction? A This is a question that we...

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Recognizing The Three Types of Bond Failure

In the last few weeks we’ve reviewed the importance of having a good bond adhesion in order to ensure proper device performance. But it is just as...

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Preparing Fluoropolymers for Bonding With Plasma Treatment

We are often asked about which method is best for preparing fluoropolymers for a bonding application. The most critical step is bonding is to ensure...

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Plasma Surface Modification vs. Corona Treatment

A question was posed to our Ask the Experts line wondering about the differences between plasma surface modification and corona treatment. While...

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Increasing adhesion on hard-to-bond materials like Delrin

Question: How do I bond Delrin to other materials? Delrin (also known as Acetal, Polyocymethylene (POM), polyacetal, and polyformaldehyde) is an...

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5 Common Gases to Render Polymer Surfaces Hydrophilic

Functional groups via plasma processing Here is a quick review of five gases that create polar entities on a polymer surface to render it hydrophilic...

PTFE-filled Fluoroloy H

I recently had a call about Fluoroloy H from one of our engineering partners. Fluoroloy H is also known as Rulon H, and is one of the leading...

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Turcite Materials – Common Applications

Q&A Can you tell me about the acetal Turcite for industrial use? What are some common applications? Turcite™ is a family of materials made from both...

Plastic Bearings and Coefficient of Friction

We all realize that friction generates heat, and heat can be problematic for plastic plane bearings. So how can you choose the right plastic bearing...

Machining UHMW – Points to Consider

A customer recently asked us for tips on machining UHMW materials to better hold tolerances. UHMW is a very unstable material to machine, since it...

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What are some advantages of using polymer materials for gears?

Polymer gears are commonplace in many industries and applications. The advantages of a polymer gear include noise reduction, self lubricating...

Which material do you recommend for small construction equipment?

This question was posed to us from a manufacturer of small excavators, the kind you often see in the consumer rental market. Cast nylon is a good...